Home Secretary Priti Patel calls for tougher penalties for 'monsters'
5 years, 6 months ago

Home Secretary Priti Patel calls for tougher penalties for 'monsters'

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Home Secretary Priti Patel has slammed the way police were treated under Theresa May and has called for tougher penalties for 'monsters' who attack officers. Home Secretary Priti Patel has slammed the way police were treated under Theresa May and has called for tougher penalties for 'monsters' who attack officers Speaking at the Police Superintendents' Association event she said: 'We need a strong deterrent to make those thugs think twice. Patel defends PM after female cadet officer collapses during speech Priti Patel has leapt to Boris Johnson's defence after a female cadet officer collapsed during a speech made by the Prime Minister last week. Ms Patel also defended the new Prime Minister Boris Johnson using rows of student officers from West Yorkshire Police as a backdrop for a political speech last Thursday.

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Priti Patel blasts Nigel Farage's claim of 'two-tier policing' in Britain as Reform UK leader continues to face fierce backlash over his Southport stabbing remarks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Priti Patel blasts Nigel Farage's claim of 'two-tier policing' in Britain as Reform UK leader continues to face fierce backlash over his Southport stabbing remarks

Daily Mail  

Former home secretary Priti Patel today blasted Nigel Farage's claim that there is an impression of 'two-tier policing' in Britain. The Tory leadership candidate dismissed the Reform UK leader's remarks as 'not correct' and 'not relevant' as she condemned ongoing 'thuggery' across the country. But Mr Farage added that 'deeper long-term problems remain' and claimed the Black Lives Matter protests …

Priti Patel warns Tories against toppling Liz Truss and to avoid another 'divisive' leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

Priti Patel warns Tories against toppling Liz Truss and to avoid another 'divisive' leadership race

Daily Mail  

Former home secretary urges Conservatives to 'stick together' and back new PM Former home secretary Priti Patel today warned the Tories against toppling Liz Truss and to avoid another 'divisive' leadership election. Priti Patel used a speech at the Conservative conference in Birmingham to urge her party to 'stick together' and 'get behind the leadership' The former home secretary warned …

Priti Patel resigns: Legacy of the ‘worst home secretary in living memory’ who left Home Office morale in tatters
2 years, 6 months ago

Priti Patel resigns: Legacy of the ‘worst home secretary in living memory’ who left Home Office morale in tatters

The Independent  

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Priti Patel quits as home secretary before Liz Truss cabinet reshuffle
2 years, 6 months ago

Priti Patel quits as home secretary before Liz Truss cabinet reshuffle

The Independent  

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U.K.'s Priti Patel resigns as Home Secretary
2 years, 6 months ago

U.K.'s Priti Patel resigns as Home Secretary

The Hindu  

Priti Patel said on September 5, 2022 that she will step down as Britain's Home Secretary, or Interior Minister, once Liz Truss formally takes over as the country's Prime Minister. Her resignation comes just hours after Ms., Truss was named the winner of a Conservative Party leadership contest to become the next Prime Minister. My letter to Prime Minister @BorisJohnson …

Priti Patel quits as Home Secretary: Her resignation letter in full
2 years, 6 months ago

Priti Patel quits as Home Secretary: Her resignation letter in full

The Independent  

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Priti Patel refuses to answer questions from Home Affairs Committee amid government instability
2 years, 8 months ago

Priti Patel refuses to answer questions from Home Affairs Committee amid government instability

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson and Priti Patel rebuked by watchdog over ‘misleading’ claims crime has fallen
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel rebuked by watchdog over ‘misleading’ claims crime has fallen

The Independent  

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Priti Patel condemns ‘failure of leadership’ after racist and sexist messages shared by Metropolitan Police officers
3 years, 1 month ago

Priti Patel condemns ‘failure of leadership’ after racist and sexist messages shared by Metropolitan Police officers

The Independent  

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Priti Patel, Britain’s hardline home secretary, exposes the fault lines of a divided country
3 years, 4 months ago

Priti Patel, Britain’s hardline home secretary, exposes the fault lines of a divided country

CNN  

London CNN — Priti Patel, Britain’s hardline home secretary, is under renewed scrutiny following the deaths of dozens of people in the English Channel – one of the worst tragedies affecting migrants bound for Britain in recent memory. “It’s not the first language of Boris Johnson,” but Patel’s “nationalistic, threat-focused, sometimes authoritarian worldview” has endeared her to large segments of …

Priti Patel accused of ‘running scared’ after pulling out of police leaders conference
3 years, 6 months ago

Priti Patel accused of ‘running scared’ after pulling out of police leaders conference

The Telegraph  

Priti Patel has been accused of “running scared” after cancelling an appearance at a major police conference amid the ongoing row over a pay freeze for officers. The Home Secretary had been booked to deliver the keynote address at the annual Police Superintendents’ Association event in Stratford-upon-Avon, just weeks after rank and file officers passed a motion of no confidence …

Former Taxpayers’ Alliance boss handed taxpayer-funded job by Priti Patel
3 years, 7 months ago

Former Taxpayers’ Alliance boss handed taxpayer-funded job by Priti Patel

The Independent  

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Priti Patel doesn’t like my tone, apparently – or is it the facts that worry her?
3 years, 11 months ago

Priti Patel doesn’t like my tone, apparently – or is it the facts that worry her?

The Independent  

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Priti Patel accused of undermining democracy with planned crackdown on protests
4 years ago

Priti Patel accused of undermining democracy with planned crackdown on protests

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson tells Whitehall to ensure ‘there is no place for bullying’ despite refusing to sack Priti Patel
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson tells Whitehall to ensure ‘there is no place for bullying’ despite refusing to sack Priti Patel

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson ‘tried and failed to get Priti Patel bully report watered down’
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson ‘tried and failed to get Priti Patel bully report watered down’

The Independent  

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Priti Patel was repeatedly warned about treatment of staff, former top civil servant claims
4 years, 4 months ago

Priti Patel was repeatedly warned about treatment of staff, former top civil servant claims

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson under pressure to publish Priti Patel bullying report after inquiry ‘finds she breached ministerial code’
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson under pressure to publish Priti Patel bullying report after inquiry ‘finds she breached ministerial code’

The Independent  

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Labour demands release of Priti Patel bullying report, amid claims of ‘political interference’
4 years, 8 months ago

Labour demands release of Priti Patel bullying report, amid claims of ‘political interference’

The Independent  

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Priti Patel facing tribunal claim for constructive dismissal from former Home Office chief
4 years, 11 months ago

Priti Patel facing tribunal claim for constructive dismissal from former Home Office chief

The Independent  

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Priti Patel bullying claims: Boris Johnson backs Home Secretary
5 years ago

Priti Patel bullying claims: Boris Johnson backs Home Secretary

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson heaped praise on Priti Patel at PMQs today despite fresh claims she bullied civil servants. Home Secretary Priti Patel at Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, March 4 Ms Patel was seated next to Mr Johnson for PMQs as he voiced 'confidence' in her and said she is doing an 'outstanding job' Challenged by Jeremy Corbyn …

How Patel might lose her job over bullying allegations
5 years ago

How Patel might lose her job over bullying allegations

The Independent  

Diane Abbott, the shadow home secretary, has called for Priti Patel to leave the cabinet while allegations of bullying are investigated. Labour has latched on to the inquiry announced by Michael Gove, the cabinet office minister, on Monday as a reason to call for Patel to step down – with Abbott adding that the latest allegation should also be taken …

Home Secretary Priti Patel announces tough new laws on bullies who attack their partners
5 years ago

Home Secretary Priti Patel announces tough new laws on bullies who attack their partners

Daily Mail  

Domestic abuse 'tormentors' will be forced to take lie detector tests when they are freed from jail under tough new laws announced by Home Secretary Priti Patel. The Bill will also introduce a new statutory definition of domestic abuse which, for the first time, includes a reference to 'economic' abuse Victims could also be given the same status in court …

Priti Patel bullying investigation launched by Cabinet Office
5 years ago

Priti Patel bullying investigation launched by Cabinet Office

The Independent  

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Former aide to Priti Patel 'took an overdose after claiming she was being bullied by the minister'
5 years ago

Former aide to Priti Patel 'took an overdose after claiming she was being bullied by the minister'

Daily Mail  

Priti Patel has been hit with fresh bullying claims after it emerged a former aide took an overdose and received a £25,000 payout after accusing her boss of victimisation. Priti Patel has been hit with fresh bullying claims after it emerged a former aide took an overdose and received a £25,000 payout after accusing her boss of victimisation It comes …

Boris Johnson backs Priti Patel as ‘fantastic’ home secretary amid allegations of bullying against her; govt launches inquiry into accusations
5 years ago

Boris Johnson backs Priti Patel as ‘fantastic’ home secretary amid allegations of bullying against her; govt launches inquiry into accusations

Firstpost  

UK prime minister Boris Johnson said Priti Patel is a “fantastic” home secretary as he backed his senior Cabinet minister amid a row over the resignation of her top civil official, while the government announced an internal inquiry into the issue. London: UK prime minister Boris Johnson said Priti Patel is a “fantastic” home secretary as he backed his senior …

Boris Johnson should suspend Priti Patel from government and hold investigation into bullying claims, demands McDonnell
5 years ago

Boris Johnson should suspend Priti Patel from government and hold investigation into bullying claims, demands McDonnell

The Independent  

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‘Her behaviour created fear’: Home Office boss quits and plans to sue government amid row over Priti Patel bullying claims
5 years ago

‘Her behaviour created fear’: Home Office boss quits and plans to sue government amid row over Priti Patel bullying claims

The Independent  

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Priti Patel: Sexism to blame for attacks branding home secretary a bully, former cabinet colleague says
5 years, 1 month ago

Priti Patel: Sexism to blame for attacks branding home secretary a bully, former cabinet colleague says

The Independent  

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Priti Patel: Tory home secretary blocked police federation on Twitter ‘because officers warned about cuts’
5 years, 7 months ago

Priti Patel: Tory home secretary blocked police federation on Twitter ‘because officers warned about cuts’

The Independent  

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Priti Patel: Disgraced former minister who previously supported death penalty named home secretary by Boris Johnson
5 years, 8 months ago

Priti Patel: Disgraced former minister who previously supported death penalty named home secretary by Boris Johnson

The Independent  

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Priti Patel takes charge as first British-Indian home secretary in newly-appointed UK PM Boris Johnson's cabinet
5 years, 8 months ago

Priti Patel takes charge as first British-Indian home secretary in newly-appointed UK PM Boris Johnson's cabinet

Firstpost  

London: Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was among the most vocal critics of Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, took charge as Britain’s first Indian-origin home secretary as part of prime minister Boris Johnson’s top team on Thursday. Patel had been a prominent member of the “Back Boris” campaign for the Conservative Party leadership and was widely tipped for the plum …

Priti Patel takes charge as first British Indian home secretary
5 years, 8 months ago

Priti Patel takes charge as first British Indian home secretary

India TV News  

Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was among the most vocal critics of Theresa May's Brexit strategy, took charge as Britain's first Indian-origin home secretary as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top team on Thursday. Patel had been a prominent member of the "Back Boris" campaign for the Conservative Party leadership and was widely tipped for the plum post …

Priti Patel appointed Britain’s first Indian-origin Home Secretary
5 years, 8 months ago

Priti Patel appointed Britain’s first Indian-origin Home Secretary

The Hindu  

Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was among the most vocal critics of Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, on Wednesday took charge as Britain’s first Indian-origin Home Secretary in the newly-unveiled Boris Johnson Cabinet. “With Boris Johnson leading the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister, the United Kingdom will have a Leader who believes in Britain, will implement a new vision …

Priti Patel: Boris Johnson considering shock return for controversial Brexiteer as home secretary
5 years, 8 months ago

Priti Patel: Boris Johnson considering shock return for controversial Brexiteer as home secretary

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